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Rue Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Mix Puyallup, WA
- Adult
- Male
- Medium
- Gray / Blue / Silver, Black, White / Cream
About
- Characteristics
- , Friendly, Smart, Curious, Playful, Funny
- Coat length
- Short
- Health
- Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered, special needs.
- Good in a home with
- Other dogs.
- Prefers a home without
- Cats.
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Meet Rue
Meet Rue!
The miracle dog, is now ready for adoption! He has a will to live and a love of life that wins us all over! Rue was transferred to our rescue from the Humane Society, where he was due to be euthanized because of his condition. He was extremely underweight as a result of having megaesophagus. This is a condition where the esophagus, the muscular tube that normally propels food from the mouth, down to the stomach, is dilated. There are many causes of this. Rue's was caused by a persistent right aortic arch, which is a band of tissue that constricts the esophagus. As a result, very little food was able to get into his stomach. He was emaciated and at constant risk for developing aspiration pneumonia. Despite Rue's hardships, Rue was always happy. Even on his weakest days, he wagged his tail, and he licked our faces as he laid in our laps. Rue was able to have surgery to help improve his condition by having the band of tissue removed, however shortly after surgery he developed aspiration pneumonia and nearly died. It's only with the dedication of our medical team's voluntary efforts day and night, that Rue pulled through. We received recommendations for euthanizing Rue, but we had hope no one else could see. Rue had a strong spirit and will to live. Rue had many urgent moments where we were not able to always fundraise, but we pulled together and quickly spent $11,000 for life-saving efforts, and thankfully, RUE PULLED THROUGH AND HAS BEEN THRIVING!
He's so happy, thankful, and he loves having the strength and energy to be the pup he was always meant to be! Rue is looking for a special home. He still has, and always will have, megaesophagus. He is still fed in a Bailey Chair (a chair that holds him upright, where he sits for 15 minutes after meals to give his body time for the food to stay down). His food is blenderized and although he does require extra care, Rue will repay you in puppy love, tail wags, and lots of games of fetch!
DOB is 11/15/19
Adoption fee is $350
This includes the Neuter surgery, age appropriate current vaccines , microchip, and preventative flea treatment.
Thank you for your interest in this sweet pup! Our adoption process and application can be found at -
https://www.sunnyskysshelter.org/our-adoption-process
For other questions on our dogs/cats or shelter please send an email to info@sunnyskysshelter.org for information on a meet and greet as well as application procedures.
The miracle dog, is now ready for adoption! He has a will to live and a love of life that wins us all over! Rue was transferred to our rescue from the Humane Society, where he was due to be euthanized because of his condition. He was extremely underweight as a result of having megaesophagus. This is a condition where the esophagus, the muscular tube that normally propels food from the mouth, down to the stomach, is dilated. There are many causes of this. Rue's was caused by a persistent right aortic arch, which is a band of tissue that constricts the esophagus. As a result, very little food was able to get into his stomach. He was emaciated and at constant risk for developing aspiration pneumonia. Despite Rue's hardships, Rue was always happy. Even on his weakest days, he wagged his tail, and he licked our faces as he laid in our laps. Rue was able to have surgery to help improve his condition by having the band of tissue removed, however shortly after surgery he developed aspiration pneumonia and nearly died. It's only with the dedication of our medical team's voluntary efforts day and night, that Rue pulled through. We received recommendations for euthanizing Rue, but we had hope no one else could see. Rue had a strong spirit and will to live. Rue had many urgent moments where we were not able to always fundraise, but we pulled together and quickly spent $11,000 for life-saving efforts, and thankfully, RUE PULLED THROUGH AND HAS BEEN THRIVING!
He's so happy, thankful, and he loves having the strength and energy to be the pup he was always meant to be! Rue is looking for a special home. He still has, and always will have, megaesophagus. He is still fed in a Bailey Chair (a chair that holds him upright, where he sits for 15 minutes after meals to give his body time for the food to stay down). His food is blenderized and although he does require extra care, Rue will repay you in puppy love, tail wags, and lots of games of fetch!
DOB is 11/15/19
Adoption fee is $350
This includes the Neuter surgery, age appropriate current vaccines , microchip, and preventative flea treatment.
Thank you for your interest in this sweet pup! Our adoption process and application can be found at -
https://www.sunnyskysshelter.org/our-adoption-process
For other questions on our dogs/cats or shelter please send an email to info@sunnyskysshelter.org for information on a meet and greet as well as application procedures.
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Rue
- Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
- Adult
- Male